The sheer lunacy of "compassion" not asking people to try to get money from family and friends to pay rent is astonishing, I can't believe some people manage to make it through life with this way of thinking until I realize law enforcement and grocery stores as well as emergency medical services keep them alive. 

I have an alternative idea for you and your friend - it doesn't require income verification or job history.I'll disclose up front that is for non-owner occupied properties only; I realize this throws a bit of a wrench into the house-hacking idea, but hear me out. 

I also realize the lender you choose is going to have some say in this. 3.

Key TakeawaysEven a simple understanding of the cash flow basics can improve an investor’s ability to realize profits.There is perhaps one benefit buy and hold investors covet more so than any other: rental property cash flow.Real estate cash flow is a great goal to strive for if you want to realize a passive business strategy.You could argue that there is nothing more investors aspire to achieve in the real estate industry than passive income.

I realize some have nearly unlimited amounts of cash and will take every good deal that comes along, but for the rest of us who need to be careful about our purchases what are your thoughts?

I realize they charge a $99.00 annually, but wanted input. 

I realize they charge a $99.00 annually, but wanted input. 

They are adults and hopefully realize there is help available, as it’s been all over the news.

I don't think people realize what a struggle it is to pick yourself up if you are homeless with no resources or family but thankfully, I didn't have children.

From doing my homework I've realized a lot of investors are looking for short term rentals and vacation rentals there.